2011 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2011 Honda Civic and 2011 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2011 Citroen C3. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2011 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Citroen C3. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Citroen C3. 2011 Citroen C3 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Citroen C3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2011 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Honda | Citroen |
Model | Civic | C3 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1201 kg | 1126 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |